I travel a lot for work. Here's how I maximize my time in each city to turn every trip into a mini vacation.

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Olivia is standing in front of a painting at the Chicago Art Institute.
I've learned how to make the most of my work trips.

Olivia Bardo

I'm an interior decorator. Here are 10 things I would never have in my bedroom.

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As an interior decorator, there a few things I'd never put in my bedroom.

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I'm an American who went to Oktoberfest for the first time. Here are 5 things that surprised me most about the famous German festival.

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A man and woman in traditional Oktoberfest outfits.
My husband and I went to Oktoberfest for the first time.

Emily Pogue

My husband and I don't eat much fast food, but we went to Culver's for the first time and loved our $42 meal

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The author posing for a selfie in front of a Culver's location
I tried Culver's for the first time.

Timothy Moore

THEN AND NOW: The cast of the 'Harry Potter' films over 22 years later

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Both new and veteran actors starred in the "Harry Potter" series.

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I used to work at Trader Joe's. Here are 6 popular items that are worth the hype and 4 I'd skip.

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Intercut photos of a hand holding a clear bottle with a white label containing Everything but the Bagel Seasoning and a hand holding a tan carton of non-dairy beverage with an illustration of a glass of oat milk
I think items like Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel Seasoning is worth the hype but the nondairy oat beverage can be skipped.

Leah Kern

I tried every doughnut I could find at Krispy Kreme and ranked them from worst to best

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A box of assorted Krispy Kreme doughnuts, with some stacked on top of each other.
I tried 14 different doughnuts from Krispy Kreme.

Ted Berg

We loved living in Austin but left after 10 years. Big businesses and tech wrecked our favorite parts of the city.

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Cars driving on a bridge with the Austin skyline in the background.
Austin has changed a lot over the past 10 years.

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My family of 3 just booked a 6-night Bahamas vacation for $400. Here are our 8 secrets to getting the best travel deals.

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michelle posing in santorini
I've traveled all over the world to destinations like Santorini on a strict budget.

Michelle Maves

I love cruises, but my wife of 33 years doesn't. I've gone on 30 without her — and the arrangement works for us both.

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My wife doesn't enjoy cruises as much as I do so I go alone.

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